Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America IT Asset Mgmt. Specialist in Kansas City, Kansas
Job Description
A typical day involves working the software queue and defining, deploying, and managing all phases of the enterprise software ITAM process. Manage agreements and relationships with vendors and ensure the enterprise is equipped with appropriate software to fit the needs of employees. Support all areas of the Hardware and Software module while striving to align with ServiceNow recommended best practices.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain IT software asset inventory
Build and maintain automated IT asset inventory capabilities
Manage agreement for subscription software assets
Ensure sufficient stock of software licenses to fulfill requests
Develop and implement software asset management processes and procedures for enterprise
Identify, define, and deploy best practices for enterprise ITAM
Coordinate lifecycle, procurement, maintenance, and decommissioning of IT software
Coordinate warranties and service agreements
Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control to make recommendations for the future and to identify areas for possible savings and/or asset optimization
Define standards and ensure guidelines and controls are maintained
Preform audits and regular inventory reviews
Generate IT software asset reports to assist management in forecasting needs and budgeting for annual renewals
Work with other departments to ensure project software needs are met
Administer ServiceNow platform to align with IT policies, processes, and procedures with ITIL emphasis
Support and develop automation, integrations, and reporting
Assist with or perform platform upgrades end to end for all instances keeping to ServiceNow family upgrade schedule
Migrate development via update sets, xml, etc.
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
Associates degree in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technical field or project management preferred
5 or more years of experience in IT software/asset management
Experience with multi-location coordination of technical resources
Experience managing leased assets
Experience with Service Catalog, creating items and flow designer
Familiarity or certification with ITIL foundation concepts
Familiarity with CSDM and CMDB modules preferred
Certifications/Licenses –
ITIL Certification
ITAM, CITAM, CHAMP industry certifications preferred
ServiceNow Admin Certification a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of ITAM standards
Expert skills in Microsoft Excel
Excellent skills in problem-solving
Excellent skills in customer service
Able to consider and support both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (organizational skills)
Able to present a positive, energetic, and patient mentoring style
Skill in leadership and coaching
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer